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Mint Chocolate Cake

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A delightful and moist chocolate cake infused with refreshing mint, complemented by silky buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup mint chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
  5. Fold in the mint chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
  10. Add heavy cream and peppermint extract; mix until fluffy. Add green food coloring if desired.
  11. Frost the cooled cakes with the buttercream, decorating as desired.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Store leftover cake in an airtight container.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, mint, buttercream

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